13 jobs found in Ashburton

Enthusiastic Calf Rear Needed for 1800 cows! Calf rearer – 2026 / 27 Season Start date: 20th July New Farm | Great Team  Keen to be part of something new and exciting? We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on a new farm, where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A new-farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice What...

Ideal position for a Working Holiday Visa We are seeking an energetic and willing to learn person to help rear calves on our farm situated between Ashburton and Methven in Mid Canterbury. The ideal candidate will be someone who is looking for an experience, to work hard, to learn, and feel proud of the reward of seeing the calves grow and flourish in our environment. Being physically fit is an advantage, at times with being able to lift a large calf. This position includes ensuring every calf receives sufficient colostrum, and being taught to feed on a calf feeder. The ability to drive a 5 speed manual vehicle would be a bonus.  More hours could be available on farm if you were able to drive a 2 wheel motorbike safely. We operate a 6 on 1 off roster for 6 weeks, and then 5 on 2 off when work load eases. Situated 30 minutes to Mt Hutt Ski field, and 1 hour to Christchurch

This is drive in position available from 20th July till late September. Must have drivers license  Farm is 17miniutes from Ashburton town and 15 minutes from methven.  Rearing 280 replacement calves . Must be physically fit . No experience necessary training provided on farm. 

We are looking for a calf rearer to come and join our team of 3. This role will have sole charge of rearing 150 heifer replacements, training is provided. There would also be the option to help with milking in the mornings.  We milk 610 cows through a 54-bale rotary with protrack with smaXtec animal monitoring. The roster is 6 days on and 2 days off, this could be negotiable. Position is from mid-late July through to mid-late September. A fully furnished one bedroom cottage is available on the farm.  Pay based on experience.  Please not the job is only for 8-10 weeks and applicant must have a visa to be able to work in New Zealand. 

We are looking for an experienced calf rearer to join our team and help raise 300 replacements and possibly help with 150 beef calves. This contract can go out from July to December if wanted and discuss relief milk options also. We are 10mins south of hinds, 20 mins from Ashburton and 20 mins from Geraldine The candidate will have experience calf rearing, a good attitude, reliable and the ability to work efficiently unsupervised. We like having an efficient system that produces quality calves and good team culture. Having experience and ability to identify and manage sick calves is important. We are willing to pay well for the right person. Drive in, travel remuneration to discuss We have up to date equipment and good support for getting the job done

we are looking for a reliable calf Rearer to join our team for the up coming calving season, some experience would be ideal as you will be working alone most of time, jobs would include tubing new born's ,teaching to feed on feeders, administering medication to any sick ones, we are an adlib farm so keeping feeding barrels and trophs clean to insure we dont get scours in the pens. Some extra work on farm may be available to make up hours at the start, that can be discussed at the interview. We can offer temporary accommodation just over calving if needed. You must have patience and a down to earth attitude, also have a love and kindness for animals.

We are looking for a calf rearer to join our team starting mid of July. Rearing about 350 heifer calves plus bobbies and beefies at 4 days old. Roster 6 on 1 off, about 5 hours per day. We do not have accomodation available so this is a drive in position. We are located in Bankside, 5 minutes from Rakaia. If you are interested, please upload your cv and apply to this job.

Enthusiastic Calf Rear & relief milker Needed for 900 cows! Calf rearer/ relief milker – 2026 / 27 Season Beautiful farm Great Team  Keen to be part of something rewarding ?  We’re looking for a motivated calf rearer to join us for the 2026/27 season on our farm where culture, performance, and people genuinely matter. We’re a supportive, positive team who enjoy the work we do and look out for each other — but we’re also serious about farming well. We have high expectations when it comes to animal health and having high attention to detail in the calf shed. If you take pride in doing a job properly and want to keep lifting your standards, you’ll fit right in. What you can expect: A fun, respectful, and well-organised work environment Clear systems and expectations Supportive employers who value good communication Opportunities for extra work within the business A farm set-up with a focus on efficiency and best practice with amazing...

2 calf rearing positions are available on an 1600 cow dairy farm. Experience is not necessary but would be an asset. To help in rearing 400 replacement calves and 250 bull calves. Its a full time position. Accomodation is available if required. 

Job Description We are looking for a   motivated and experienced Head Calf Rearer   to take full responsibility for rearing   350 heifer replacements   on our well-run dairy operation. Additional 100 beef bulls to be reared on farm. This is a key role on farm, ideal for someone who takes pride in raising   healthy, well-grown calves   and enjoys working independently while being supported by a positive team. About the role You will lead the calf rearing operation and ensure our young stock get the   best possible start to life . Key responsibilities include: Ensure feeding good quality gold colostrum in the first hours of life. Training calves onto teat feeders Tubing when required Monitoring calf health and identifying any issues early Administering treatments and reporting health concerns Maintaining high standards of hygiene in sheds and equipment Keeping accurate records About the farm Rearing   350 replacement heifers...

We are looking for full-time calf rearers from July to September. We are located in Leeston, 40 minutes from Christchurch. You will be responsible for around 200 indoor calves. We feed twice a day. Experience is a bonus but is not a must. Full training will be provided. 

Rate dependant on work experience Based a couple of minutes from Winchester  No Accommodation available at this point so is a drive in position Start 8am till about 12pm then afternoons 2pm to around 4pm - hours can alter slightly depending on number of calves that come in, or what the day brings.... 580 cow farm, 150 replacement heifers on auto feeders (basic computer knowledge required) Bobby's and bulls on manual feeders Teaching calves to drink Tube feeding new calves Pumping milk Cleaning feeders  And other general tasks involved with looking after calves. Roster usually runs every second weekend off but we work it out once we have a team (but thats the usual expectation) Need to be fit and reliable (available the whole 8-10 weeks), patient and caring towards animals. 

To assist owner on farm calving 800 and rearing 250 heifer replacements and 200 beef calves for approx 10 weeks. Modern set up using pumps and calfeterias feeding twice daily, 6am & 130pm. Flexible roster can be negotiated to suit. 5mins to Rolleston and 10min to Lincoln. Some work may be on going if interested. Experience desirable but not essential. Being able to work independently and part of a team, a good attitude, reliable and ability to work efficiently are important. Wage to suit experience, and hours and roster negotiable but 6days a week preferred